Apollo is a platform that brings the art scene to a new generation.

The subscription-based app brings inside access to world-renowned artists and art collections. Apollo is disrupting the exclusive art scene by bringing stunning art to users’ fingertips.

“The traditional art scene has a problem,” says Thomas Pierce, Chief Marketing Officer at Apollo, remarking on the app’s intention. “New generations love art, but find their experience in the art world to be stuffy, outdated, or hard to reach; not to mention expensive and intimidating. Now, Apollo is making investing in fine art accessible by giving entry and expert guidance to novice art lovers and sophisticated collectors alike.”

Eric McClelland, Thomas Pierce, Mike Miller, Tyler Shields, Paul Barausky, Adam Alfia

Photo Credit: PMA Media

Besides the app, the Apollo platform will include displays for housing digital NFT collections and a marketplace. Users will be granted the exclusive role of curator and will be able to search for new artists, create their own art playlists as well as test art pieces before they buy them in the Apollo marketplace.

Founder and CEO Michael Miller explains his approach to building the Apollo app and how it is so completely unique in the market.

"It's combining what I do for a living in bringing in the gallery and artist community to collaborate with the technology aspects. That's why I think it's so great and so well-rounded. There's just really nothing like it in the marketplace. There are similar platforms out there, but nothing like what we're doing."

Miller continues, "I think we just had a different process and vision in mind from day one. Others are just rushing to sell NFTs or digital art. But ours is a complete ecosystem. It's almost like a hybrid between the Apple ecosystem and the Spotify of fine art."

Bespoke Apollo Premier installation in Chicago penthouse duplex featuring Marcel van Luit

Photo Credit: PMA Media

The team at Apollo believes that their platform will be a win-win for artists and art enthusiasts alike because the app will feature collections of fine art from new and established artists as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content brought to users by the artists themselves. Thus, connecting artists to their audience, and vice-versa, in a way that has never been accomplished before.

Apollo Premier installation featuring Apollo Premier artist David Yarrow

Photo Credit: PMA Media

"We have the app, which is really made for the mainstream to deliver fine art to the world. You can display it onto a 4k, smart-enabled device and be able to follow artists around the world. You will be granted access behind the scenes and see content and footage that will make you feel much closer to the artist than ever before. It will be a much more intimate experience," says Miller

The Apollo Art App officially launched in the iOS and Android store on June 1st, 2021. The first 1,000 users will get to enjoy the app for an entire month for free with code: FIRST1000.

For more information on the Apollo app, CLICK HERE.

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Freeports are offshore storage facilities that exist outside of the territorial jurisdiction of any country and offer tax advantages. Freeports exist all over the world but only one is in New York (below). So what are other, closer and more accessible options?

With Frieze Art Fair and TEFAF in New York this week - and tons of other fairs throughout the year - we have highlighted some of the best local storage facilities and their services for New York City art collectors' new acquisitions. From climate controlled moving trucks to retinal scan security services, these storage facilities are far from your mother’s attic.

ARCIS

Kevin Lay, former executive of Crozier Fine Art, and Tom Sapienza, former CFO of Crozier Fine Arts, were recruited by art collector and real estate mogul Ken Cayre to open ARCIS. ARCIS is actually a freeport but Tom Sapienza is quoted as saying, “While the FTZ designation is receiving a lot of deserved attention, the foundation of Arcis is providing real, museum-level sustainable storage to the private sector.”

After consulting with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam for advice on creating a state-of-the-art secure facility with cutting-edge air-filtration systems, retinal scanning, biometric key control and 60 video feeds. The team also pursued LEED and BREEAM certificates for the building. Located on West 146th Street in Harlem, the 110,000-square-foot, five-story facility has been designated for as much as $2.5 billion of art.

Artex

Located in Long Island City and founded in 1990, Artex offers fine art transportation, storage, crating, packing, and collection management to museum, gallery, private and commercial clients.  Not only are their facilities climate controlled but their trucks are too. Over the last 25 years Artex expanded to five major art markets with a staff of over 200 employees, state-of-the-art and high security storage warehouses, a conservation lab, and five crate production facilities. The company also provides a comprehensive range of technical support services that include inventory management, exhibition coordination, relocation services,  installation, rigging, conservation and project management.

Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services

Christie's Fine Art Storage Services (CFASS) is a storage provider for fine art, antiques and collectibles, with facilities in New York (just minutes from downtown), as well as their Singapore Freeport. Their state-of-the-art, newly opened New York facility offers three different types of storage options: Self-Managed Units, CFASS-Managed Units, and the CFASS-Managed Vault (where property is kept with multiple clients), They also offer a range of related white-glove services. “By leveraging 25 years of storage experience as well as Christie's renowned expertise with art and art handling, CFASS New York serves as the smart storage partner for collectors, galleries, institutions and advisors.”

Crozier

Crozier’s website sums up their services as saying the have a “comprehensive approach driven by industry knowledge.” Crozier helps both art industry professionals and collectors all over the world. “We apply the same methodical precision and expertise to our comprehensive range of art logistics services. Thoughtful, deliberate planning of every detail goes into each action we undertake.”

In addition to storage, installation and placement, handling and custom packing, registration and inventory, state-of-the-art condition reporting, rigging and engineering, international transport, crating and viewing galleries, Crozier also offers two distinct delivery services: chelsea Express, which is special flat-rate, same day pick-up and drop-off service within the Chelsea neighborhood from 3-6pm Tuesday – Friday and their California shuttle which offers door-to-door, climate-controlled shuttle service between the Los Angeles region and the San Francisco Bay Area.) They also offer project management, care consultation, collection management, emergency planning and response.

Uovo

Unsatisfied with the storage options available in the city, real estate magnate Steven Guttman spent $70 million to build a state-of-the-art storage facility in Long Island City. The 280,000 square foot facility has climate-controlled storage, private viewing rooms, and a range of services, from transportation, packing, crating, and installation. UOVO provides an array of storage options and innovative service and management solutions tailored to meet the specialized needs of any collection.

Guttman told ArtSpace, “There’s a lot of people in this business, but the way most of those companies started was that they were movers who would move art, and then people would say, ‘I can’t use this painting right now, can you just put it someplace for me?’ So, over time, they ended up with all this storage space it became their business. But it all started with moving and logistics, and no one has ever stepped back and said, How can we approach this a different way to be the best facility we can be. No one has ever approached this starting with the real estate.”

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Variations on Black and White

Simply Artistic ?‍? #blackandwhite #wallart #gallerywall #home #decor #hygge #eyes #couch #sofa #framed #cozy #comfy #chill #wood #natural #simple #marshall #rug #shag #moroccan #pillow #blanket #inspiration

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This elegant yet eclectic gallery wall doesn't use bright colors to make its statement... Instead, it keeps the palette neutral, while showcasing surreal designs and black-and-white photography. Gold, white and black frames keep the design looking simple and clean, while neutral furniture and accessories beneath the wall carry the statement through.

The Naturalist

Day 17 of #myhousethismonth is wallpaper/paint and a familiar view of my home. I’m a massive fan of both wallpaper and paints. Especially dark paints. My husband originally only wanted to paint the cabinets and not the fireplace wall. So glad I persuaded him otherwise as this is my favourite room in the whole house, the evenings are so cosy. #darkinteriors #styleitdark #inchyrablue #myhome #myhomestyle #cornerofmyhome #gallerywall #darkdecor #instahome #darkwalls #realhomesofinstagram #interiors #interiordesign #sassyhomestyle #myhomevibe #myinteriorstyletoday

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When picking art for your gallery wall, you may decide to choose a theme. This nature-themed wall includes plant prints, a compass-shaped clock and textbook-inspired plant drawings. For variety, the homeowner also decided to showcase a color-appropriate portrait and some displays of text.

Bohemian Vibes

Almost there ?? , a cosy waiting area, pass the tea and biscuits ??#thelittlebluebeautyroom #waitingarea #beautyroom #salon #saloninterior #showscratch #probeauty #manchester #greatermanchester #gallerywall #nickiekellydotcom #villagepine #cactus #interiordesign #myfabhome #hagueblue #littlegreene #pinkfire #quirkystyle #colourpop #styleithappy #youngnailsacrylic #cndshellac #biosculpturegel #axiomwaxingacademy #learnmalewaxing #work #girlboss #littleblue

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Though all of the pieces in this display utilize similar shapes and frames, variety is kept center stage in the works of art themselves. Add in a hot pink fireplace frame, shaggy chair, funky accessories and well-placed cacti and the look becomes entirely bohemian.

Patterns and Textures

Colourful gallery wall inspiration from @chloejonasoninteriors photographed by @joleevers for @theenglishhome magazine #gallerywall #interiors #interiordesign #bluevelvetsofa #artwall

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For a cozy, shabby-chic yet trendy look, combine a colorful gallery wall with varied patterns and textures below. The perfect way to do this? Quilts! Like this gallery wall, the quilted pillows beneath it (and the floral printed accents around the room) are colorful, feminine and fun.

Modern Renaissance 

This super pretty gallery wall hang is actually also super clever if you look at it - with its perfectly balanced ascending and descending sized pieces. Pure class. . . . #Repost @elledecorationuk ・・・ This incredible Italian apartment draws the best of design from every era - in the dining room, 1960s green office chairs by Tecna meet @marcelwanders’s ‘Zeppelin’ chandelier for @flos, while sketches by Italian artists Mario Tozzi, Ernesto Treccani and Antonio Ligabue line the wall. Shot by @fabriziocicconi as seen in our April issue #outnow . . . #diningroom #decor #interiordesign #interiors #interior_and_living #artforthehome #art #instaart #artoftheday #gallerywall #instagallery #gallerywalldecor #gallerywallhashtag #surface #inspirationalcontemporaryart

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This artsy style is both upscale and vintage-inspired, with parquet floors, horse sculpture and neutral tones matched with modern chairs and lighting. We especially love the color scheme of cream, burnt orange and turquoise, the combination of which is the pinnacle of elegance.

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